Sandford School
Sandford, Crediton, EX17 4NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sandford School is a primary school in Crediton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 80th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2023, report published 14 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
Beginning in the early years, the inclusive ethos is a strength of the school. Children and staff form warm relationships. Children settle quickly into school and are keen to learn. The school's nurturing approach helps children develop resilience and learn how to cope with setbacks. In the main school, pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. Pupils know what bullying is. They say it happens sometimes. Staff deal with any incidents quickly. Pupils value this. Pupils appreciate the 'worry boxes' around school to enable them to communicate their concerns and receive support. As a result, they feel safe. Pupils enjoy learning outdoors where they cook bread over an open fire, make dens or collect eggs from the school chickens. Visitors and trips help pupils to engage with their learning and bring the curriculum to life. A federation-wide residential trip to Bath contributes to developing pupils' character. The school offers pupils a range of clubs. Dodgeball, drama and multi-sports are all popular with pupils. Pupils participate in sporting events like the federation tag rugby tournament. Many choose to learn musical instruments such as flute, keyboard, clarinet and saxophone. These pupils perform a variety of popular music in the school band.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not fully checked on the implementation and impact of their curriculum. This means pupils do not learn as well in these areas. The school needs to check that the curriculum is implemented as intended so that it has maximum impact.
- Some pupils with SEND do not benefit from precise, targeted support. This means they sometimes do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that targeted support is well designed so that all pupils with SEND learn well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
74 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Sandford School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscore Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Hayward's Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| Copplestone Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Yeoford Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hannah Fee
- Phone
- 01363772256
- Address
- Sandford, Crediton, EX17 4NE
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 113107
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.